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To avoid problems associated with the teeth, it is necessary to clean the teeth twice in a day and an annual check-up would be helpful. But, a low standard oral hygiene will lead to various problems with teeth – such as – cavities and loss of enamel etc. So, it is good to use electronic… Read More »

Gum problems not only affects oral cavity, but also increases the risk and severity of other health problems. The reason for this is inflammation. Inflammation increases the risk of other health problems. Therefore treating inflammation can decreases the risk of health problems. The health problems associated with gum diseases are: Atherosclerosis and heart diseases Atherosclerosis… Read More »

Dental implants are a class of devices that replace natural teeth. They also enhance cosmetic health. They are an effective remedy for missing teeth. We discuss in this article the multiple benefits of dental implants. What is a dental implant? Dental implants are devices which are placed when a tooth or multiple teeth are missing… Read More »

Lumineers are designed veneers which are ultra-thin. They are useful for covering the gaps that occur between the teeth and covers the dis-colored teeth and enhances the appearance of the teeth. They are very thin and look like contact lenses. They are resistant to leaking and cracking. Lumineers are made up of porcelain. Uses of… Read More »

Teeth grinding is one of the common sleep disorders. It is also known as bruxism. In most people, it is mild and a temporary condition. Bruxism in long run can damage the surfaces of the teeth and may even lead to temporomandibular joint problems like pain, dysfunction of jaw joint, etc. In this article, we… Read More »

Introduction about X-ray and Digital Tomography Dental x-ray imaging is a process that helps the dentist to have a clear look about the patient problem. Dentist can’t see the tiny cracks and gum problems with naked eyes. So by using x-ray he can easily get to know about the clear idea about problem. Based on… Read More »

Toothache is the pain felt in or around the teeth. Toothache is a factor that makes people finally visit the dentist. It can be constant or may occur periodically depending on the cause. Usually, it begins suddenly and can vary from mild to severe pain. Toothache should never be ignored. If the toothache is caused… Read More »

Impacted tooth is the tooth that fails to come out from the gum tissue completely. This is due to the lack of enough space for the teeth to come out. Classification of impacted tooth Based on the position of tooth Based on the eruption of tooth Based on the position of tooth: Based on the… Read More »

Oral thrush is seen in infants and adults. Oral thrush is caused by fungus called candida albicans. Oral thrush is a candida fungus that grows as white color patches on the mouth. It not only affects mouth but also extends to throat, esophagus and stomach. Causes of oral thrush: Suppression of immune system due to… Read More »

As dental implants are becoming increasingly popular, many people have higher expectations with dental implant surgery. There are many factors that contribute towards the healthy and successful dental implants and in this article, we will discuss the same. Factors that make dental implant treatment successful Some common elements that your dentist will look for having… Read More »